Garfield vs Longwarry
Longwarry (median $585,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Garfield ($847,500).
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Garfield and Longwarry side by side
| Measure | Garfield | Longwarry |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $847,500 | $585,000 |
| Median unit | $293,760 | $485,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,114 | 2,436 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 868 mm | 856 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Longwarry scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garfield (998) sits above Longwarry (997).
- For buyers
- Longwarry is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Garfield edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 997).
Garfield vs Longwarry: common questions
Is Garfield or Longwarry cheaper to buy in?
Longwarry has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 31% below Garfield ($847,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Garfield or Longwarry have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garfield scores 998 vs 997 in Longwarry. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Garfield or Longwarry?
Longwarry scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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